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...Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you connect your Media Center computer and software. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you set up your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Also, use the...-by-step instructions in this guide to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you purchased a sound system with your computer and other devices. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media...
...Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you connect your Media Center computer and software. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you set up your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Also, use the...-by-step instructions in this guide to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you purchased a sound system with your computer and other devices. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media...
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... of the sensor. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you 're familiar with the components, connect them to any USB port on the batteries with the + and - The remote control has... be used up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11.
... of the sensor. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you 're familiar with the components, connect them to any USB port on the batteries with the + and - The remote control has... be used up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11.
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See your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system.
See your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system.
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Turning on your sound system (optional) is turned on. 2 Follow the Windows setup screens. 3 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and follow the on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14 Make sure that your system and setting up . 1 Press the power button on the front of the Media Center computer.
Turning on your sound system (optional) is turned on. 2 Follow the Windows setup screens. 3 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and follow the on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14 Make sure that your system and setting up . 1 Press the power button on the front of the Media Center computer.
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Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound system and set up Media Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16 The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box ... Speaker setup list, then click the speaker setup that most closely matches your sound system type. 5 Click OK to save your Media Center computer. 2 Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click...
Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound system and set up Media Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16 The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box ... Speaker setup list, then click the speaker setup that most closely matches your sound system type. 5 Click OK to save your Media Center computer. 2 Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click...
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... Memory 70 Memory card reader 70 Modem (dial-up 70 Monitor 74 Mouse 76 Networks 76 Passwords 76 Power 77 Printer 77 Sound 79 Telephone support 80 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 80 Telephone numbers 81 Self-help 82 Tutoring 82 Training 82 7 Networking Your Computer 83 Introduction to Networking 84 Using... Ethernet network 90 Configuring your router 92 Testing your network 94 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 95 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 97 Index 105 www.gateway.com iii
... Memory 70 Memory card reader 70 Modem (dial-up 70 Monitor 74 Mouse 76 Networks 76 Passwords 76 Power 77 Printer 77 Sound 79 Telephone support 80 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 80 Telephone numbers 81 Self-help 82 Tutoring 82 Training 82 7 Networking Your Computer 83 Introduction to Networking 84 Using... Ethernet network 90 Configuring your router 92 Testing your network 94 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 95 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 97 Index 105 www.gateway.com iii
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...Description Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on configuring this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer has five audio jacks, this connector. If the.... For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your side left speakers into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The switch is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack, see "Learning about the Internet" in the United States....
...Description Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on configuring this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer has five audio jacks, this connector. If the.... For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your side left speakers into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The switch is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack, see "Learning about the Internet" in the United States....
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... dialog box opens. 3 Configure the audio jacks for your Control Panel is in jack or a stereo out jack. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you need...jacks: 1 Connect your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the keyboard. If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more than the default audio device...
... dialog box opens. 3 Configure the audio jacks for your Control Panel is in jack or a stereo out jack. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you need...jacks: 1 Connect your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the keyboard. If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more than the default audio device...
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Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card. Audio See "Sound" on page 77. To identify your drive type, see "Identifying drive types" on page 37. ■ Your computer may not be read by the CD ... your add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in alphabetical order. www.gateway.com 63 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have copy...
Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card. Audio See "Sound" on page 77. To identify your drive type, see "Identifying drive types" on page 37. ■ Your computer may not be read by the CD ... your add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in alphabetical order. www.gateway.com 63 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have copy...
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You may not match. 64 www.gateway.com Your DVD drive's regional code must match. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 47. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. ... regional code for the disc is facing up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. The regional code for Mexico is 1.
You may not match. 64 www.gateway.com Your DVD drive's regional code must match. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 47. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. ... regional code for the disc is facing up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. The regional code for Mexico is 1.
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...call your telephone service and have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 72 www.gateway.com If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at a different location). Listen to 53K. Make sure that the connectors are free ...using your modem. ■ Check for line noise. When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to the...
...call your telephone service and have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 72 www.gateway.com If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at a different location). Listen to 53K. Make sure that the connectors are free ...using your modem. ■ Check for line noise. When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to the...
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... modem troubleshooting in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that came with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. www.gateway.com 73 Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. If... the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control ...
... modem troubleshooting in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that came with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. www.gateway.com 73 Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. If... the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control ...
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... that the universal jacks are configured correctly. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 79 Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned...
... that the universal jacks are configured correctly. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 79 Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned...
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... screen objects 29 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 30 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 muting sound 30 N name computer 87 domain 93 router 93 workgroup 87 naming computers 87 workgroup 87 navigation keys 26 network jack 31 testing 94 troubleshooting 76.../Resume 11 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 77 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser 16 www.gateway.com 109
... screen objects 29 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 30 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 muting sound 30 N name computer 87 domain 93 router 93 workgroup 87 naming computers 87 workgroup 87 navigation keys 26 network jack 31 testing 94 troubleshooting 76.../Resume 11 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 77 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser 16 www.gateway.com 109
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... 14 setting up safety precautions 98 shortcut menus accessing 29 shortcuts opening menu 29 shutting down computer 24, 25 side panel removing 51 replacing 51 sound adjusting 30 controls 30 muting 30 speaker jack 14 speakers configuring 30 specifications 16 Standby mode 11 starting computer 11, 23 programs 29 static electricity... system battery replacing 58 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol configuring 88 technical support 16 110 www.gateway.com
... 14 setting up safety precautions 98 shortcut menus accessing 29 shortcuts opening menu 29 shutting down computer 24, 25 side panel removing 51 replacing 51 sound adjusting 30 controls 30 muting 30 speaker jack 14 speakers configuring 30 specifications 16 Standby mode 11 starting computer 11, 23 programs 29 static electricity... system battery replacing 58 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol configuring 88 technical support 16 110 www.gateway.com